{"id":1710,"date":"2017-01-25T15:10:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T21:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staleyelectric.com\/?p=1710"},"modified":"2020-06-24T22:12:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:12:59","slug":"hire-right-electrician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staleyelectric.com\/hire-right-electrician\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire the Right Electrician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Are you needing an outlet repair or a dimmer installation? When you hire an electrician you want to make sure to get the job done right. Finding the best person to get the job done can be a hassle, but when you ask the right questions it can save you time and money, and you can find an electrician you can trust.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ask to see a proof of insurance and a license. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your contractor\u2019s license and proof of insurance are up to date and ask what their insurance policy covers in the case that something happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What previous work has the contractor done? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for a list of references from previous jobs so that you can check out past work the contractor has done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What kind of specialized jobs have they completed? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some electrical jobs are more complicated than others. If you have a job that needs more work than your typical outlet repair, make sure your contractor is right for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do they provide 24\/7 support? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical problems can arise at any minute. Being able to talk to someone and resolve the problem or to schedule at any time is important. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get an estimate. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for a quote for each project you have as well as parts and labor. Get the terms of your job in writing so that you and the contractor both understand what is expected of the job and the price. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you need an electrician for a small repair, an electrical upgrade, or any other home electrical fix, Staley Electric can help! Staley Electric has been serving Central Arkansas for 64 years and is proud to be an award-winning residential and commercial electrician company. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staleyelectric.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Staley Electric today or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staleyelectric.com\/home\/about-staley-electric\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you needing an outlet repair or a dimmer installation? When you hire an electrician you want to make sure to get the job done right. Finding the best person to get the job done can be a hassle, but when you ask the right questions it can save you time and money, and you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":3459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Are you needing an outlet repair or a dimmer installation? When you hire an electrician you want to make sure to get the job done right. 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